How do Canadian ISPs fare in the global battle for fast Netflix? Here’s how to find out. Article by Christine Dobby for The Globe and Mail The error message displayed when Internet videos just won’t load has become a central focus in a U.S. fight between major broadband providers and
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OpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Canada’s Wireless Price Inequality Proves We Could Be Paying Way Less
Article by The Huffington Post Canada Question: How much do you pay for 10 gigabytes of data and unlimited calling in Ontario? Answer: Just about double what it costs in Manitoba. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: What do you think about Big Telecom blocking access to content and services in Canada?
For a long time now, Canadians have been getting the short end of the stick when it comes to accessing exciting, affordable, and innovative Internet and mobile phone services. Without rules that allow for truly open networks, Big Telecom giants have been able to dominate as the only game in
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Join us for the Net2NMI Google Hangout on the FCC’s Internet Slow Lane proposal – June 14 at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 9am PT
If you value the Internet, it’s time to speak out – or risk being forced into an Internet slow lane. On Saturday June 14 at Noon ET (11am CT / 9am PT), Net2 Northern Michigan invites you to join an online round-table discussion to learn how to submit comments on
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: OpenMedia continues to fight against Big Telecom’s efforts to delay our hard-won consumer protection rules.
Just under a year ago, Big Telecom quietly put forward a motion in the Federal Court of Appeal to delay, in part, implementation of the CRTC’s new rule to protect cellphone users. A few months later, the Federal Court of Appeal officially announced they would hear the case. At the
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Guest blog – the human cost of Big Telecom’s terrible service outside the big cities
This guest blog by OpenMedia community member Adam Young highlights the real human cost of Big Telecom’s failure to provide affordable, reliable Internet service to many Canadians living outside our big cities. If you believe all Canadians deserve accessible, affordable Internet speak out at https://openmedia.ca/endowment I live in Sarnia, Ontario.
Continue readingMelissa Fong: VANCOUVER “FOREIGN BUYERS”- DRIVING SPECULATION & UNAFFORDABILITY? PART 2
Read Part 1 here I just wanted to update you with this thread of articles that are very illuminating- Please add your thoughts to this conversation- Some of the conversation […]
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Bell Canada overbills Ontario senior by $18K
This Big Telecom company overbilled an Ontario senior for almost 12 years – to the tune of $18,000. What do you think her phone company should do to make up for the mistake? Article by Michelle Cheung for The CBC An elderly Ontario woman is demanding a hefty refund from
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Pointing fingers at Vancouver’s unaffordability problem: Answers & more questions…
Ever since my last post I have received a lot of questions as to why I found it so entertaining- the debate. I was also contacted by dozens- yes, dozens- […]
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Financial Post: More choice could add $1 billion to Canada’s economy
Greater wireless choice could be a tremendous boon to Canada’s economy, according to reports. Tell Industry Minister James Moore that Canadians want much greater choice in their wireless market at
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Prevented Telus/Mobilicity takeover is welcome news, but more govt action needed to level playing field and ensure wireless choice
Screen Shot 2014-05-21 at 12.05.42 PM.png Affordable, independent providers are struggling because of years of a history of regulatory coddling of Big Telecom, says OpenMedia.ca May 21, 2014 – The withdrawal of Telus’ bid to take over Mobilicity is welcome news for Canadian wireless users, but more government action needed
Continue readingPolitical Eh-conomy: Forget global superstar, Vancouver’s housing troubles start at home
Vancouver was the star of a recent New Yorker article that shone a light on the city’s lack of housing affordability and linked this lack to an inflow of foreign buyers. Unfortunately, this link is extremely tenuous, as most of the support is anecdotal or based on very limited data.
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Vancouver “Foreign Buyers”- driving speculation & unaffordability?
I think I discovered the most amazing conversation on Facebook and YOU have to contribute to this debate. I have thought about this for a long time (thanks to AY […]
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Big Telecom wanted to force your favourite websites into the slow lane. Here’s what the Internet had to say about that.
Yesterday morning U.S. FCC Chair Tom Wheeler announced that his agency voted in favor of a plan that could allow the creation of a slow lane on the Internet. This could force everyone except those with deep pockets (think: major conglomerates) into a second-tier of service that could slow their
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Words by Nowak: The reality of wireless bills in one simple chart
Actually, no, wireless bills are not going down. If you’re sick and tired of price-gouging, send James Moore a message at https://openmedia.ca/gatekeepers Article by Peter Nowak Further to my post yesterday about whether wireless bills have gone down… I got an email from Geoff White, counsel for the Public Interest
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Big Telecom’s price-gouging: uniting Canadians since 1880
With all that’s been happening around the secrecy of the TPP and the explosive situation in the U.S. around the looming Internet slow lane, your OpenMedia team thought it might be time to take a step back and give our community a quick update about the state of play in
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Verge: The real battle for net neutrality just began
Over 100,000 people spoke up, and lawmakers are listening. We now have a golden opportunity to enshrine the principles of the open Internet in law. Check this article out to see what’s at stake Article by Ari Robertson for The Verge The FCC has voted to accept Chairman Tom Wheeler’s
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Guest Blog from Barry Shell – Is this the most ridiculous example of Big Telecom price-gouging yet?
Here’s a guest blog from OpenMedia friend and ally Barry Shell, highlighting how Big Telecom even charges Canadians who want to suspend their service while on holiday. Is this the most ridiculous example of Big Telecom price-gouging yet – or have you an even better example? Let us know in
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Guest blog by Canada’s mobile Internet hero Ben Klass: Don’t let Big Telecom turn your smartphone into a dumb TV
Chances are you have a love-hate relationship with your wireless provider: you love being able to use your smartphone wherever you go, but hate the high prices that Big Telecom charge for service. If you’re like many Canadians, you use your smartphone or tablet to access the Internet. In fact,
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: 100,000 strong
Incredible! Over 100,000 people have joined us in saying no to the Internet Slow Lane. Help us keep the pressure on at
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